Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

RecitalGenius ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our web application for managing music students and creating recital programs.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

• Name and email address
• Studio name and description
• Profile photo (optional)
• Password (encrypted)
• Subscription and billing information

2.2 Student Information

• Student names and dates of birth
• Student photos
• Performance history and recital participation
• Musical pieces and achievements

2.3 Recital Information

• Recital names, dates, times, and locations
• Performance lineups and musical pieces
• Theme selections and customizations

2.4 Usage Information

• Pages visited and features used
• Feedback and support requests
• Device and browser information

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and maintain the RecitalGenius service
• Create and display recital programs and slideshows
• Generate student trading cards and process orders
• Process subscription payments and manage billing
• Send service-related notifications and updates
• Respond to support requests and feedback
• Improve our services and develop new features
• Ensure security and prevent fraud

4. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to operate RecitalGenius:

• Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, file storage, and hosting
• Stripe: Payment processing for subscriptions and orders
• The Game Crafter: Physical trading card printing and fulfillment
• Google Maps API: Location services for recital venues
• OpenAI API: Optional AI-powered theme assistant (if enabled)

These services have their own privacy policies and may collect information as described in their respective policies.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With your consent: When you publish recitals or share trading cards publicly
• Service providers: Third-party services listed above that help us operate our platform
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition

6. Public Information

When you publish a recital program, the following information becomes publicly accessible via a unique URL:

• Recital name, date, time, and location
• Student names and photos (for students in the recital)
• Performance lineup and musical pieces
• Your studio name (if "Include Studio Name" is enabled)

You control what is published and can unpublish programs at any time.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/SSL)
• Secure authentication via Firebase Auth
• Access controls and permission-based data access
• Regular security updates and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your account information at any time
• Manage your student roster and remove students
• Delete recitals and unpublish programs
• Cancel your subscription
• Request a copy of your data
• Request deletion of your account and all associated data

To exercise these rights, visit your account settings or contact us at the email below.

9. Children's Privacy

RecitalGenius is designed for use by music teachers and studio owners (ages 18+). We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. Teachers are responsible for obtaining appropriate consent from parents/guardians before adding student information to RecitalGenius.

10. International Users

RecitalGenius is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of RecitalGenius after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@recitalgenius.com